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Shivan Family History

Shivan Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Shovan, Shivar, Shan, Shima, Sliva, Shin, Ivan, Shean, Shahan, Sylvan

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Where is the Shivan family from?

You can see how Shivan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shivan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Shivan families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Shivan family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Shivan's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Shivan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shivan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shivan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shivan. 100% of Shivan men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Shivan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shivan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 7 immigration records available for the last name Shivan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Shivan. For the veterans among your Shivan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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